Absolution (1978 film)

Absolution is a 1978 British thriller film directed by Anthony Page and written by playwright Anthony Shaffer. The film stars Richard Burton as a priest who teaches at a boys school and finds one of his favourite students is playing a nasty practical joke on him. He sets out to investigate the prank and stumbles upon a dead body, leading to his life spiralling out of control.

Later, Father Goddard is watching the handicapped boy, Arthur Dyson, rehearse in the schools version of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Patience. From his expression, it appears that he does not like the boy. Benjamin Stanfield, known as Benji to his friends, is later seen in Father Goddards room. He is looking somewhat embarrassed as the priest reads poetry and enthuses about youth and beauty. They are interrupted by Arthur and some other boys seeking permission to watch the World Cup on television. Goddard refuses and the boys, including Benji, head off to the dormitories.The next morning in the dining room, Arthur and Benji are again with Father Goddard, who is apparently uninterested in Arthurs attempts to engage him in conversation. Later in Latin class, Arthur questions Goddard about the book he is reading from, Caesars Gallic Wars, but Goddard tells Arthur to translate the text, not discuss it. He gives Arthur detention and selects Benji to continue the translation while he looks on in admiration. ........

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